Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
putcalensis
ID:
1319118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) B.Nord.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 47: 38 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331572



Common Names

  • Lomanthus putcalensis
  • Putcal Lomanthus
  • Putcalensis Lomanthus


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Description

Lomanthus putcalensis (also called 'Putcal Lomanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lomanthus putcalensis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomanthus putcalensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomanthus putcalensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Lomanthus putcalensis

Lomanthus putcalensis can be found in Peru.

Lomanthus putcalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomanthus putcalensis?

Lomanthus putcalensis

What is the family of Lomanthus putcalensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Lomanthus putcalensis found?

It is found in Peru.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.